From Malari to Milam

Pradeep Nayak · Mar 25th, 2008, 22:55

Hi. Am planning a good trek in Uttaranchal. How about the 'Malarie - Munsiyari High Altitude trek'?

How much preparations do I need (actually we'll be 4 persons) for this trek? And our schedule is in June first week. So, needed to know if it is feasible during that time.

Thanks

AvidTrekker · Mar 26th, 2008, 00:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pradeep Nayak

Hi. Am planning a good trek in Uttaranchal. How about the 'Malarie - Munsiyari High Altitude trek'?

How much preparations do I need (actually we'll be 4 persons) for this trek? And our schedule is in June first week. So, needed to know if it is feasible during that time.

Thanks

Read these threads

From Malari to Milam

http://www.indiamike.com/india/trekk...d-trek-t15358/

http://www.indiatravelogue.com/adve/moun/moun8_3.html

ENJOY!!!

VSK Sharma · Mar 28th, 2008, 23:52

Hi,
Has anyone done this trek from Kumaon to Garhwal recently ? Say in the last two years.

ashutosh69 · Apr 10th, 2008, 02:26

Guys..am planning a Trans Kumaon Trek from Milam to Malari via Untadhurra Pass and Khingar Pass. High points re in the region of 5600 mtrs. Probably a 12/14 day trek. Meant for very serious trekkers willing to take the endurance and altitude challenge.

Would love to see any othe members interested so that this becomes a reality.

In fact the route being planned is

Milam Glacier- Dunga- Parital- Untadhurra Pass- Topidhunga- Khingar Pass- Lamthal- Malari.

I took the cue from one of the KMVN publications.

Looks like an interesting route...along the northern flanks of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary.

travel joy · Apr 10th, 2008, 14:49

Great idea..This is one ambition / dream I have in mind.This is one of the wildest , toughest and less frequented treks in the Himalayas as I know
Also one trek where I heard that one can get to see the fossil remains of the ancient Tethis sea.Do post the timings you have in mind so that I can give it a thought.

ashutosh69 · Apr 11th, 2008, 19:12

Did some research based on US Arm map that I have of he region

http://picasaweb.google.com/ashutosh...50153657745378

Almoraboy · Apr 11th, 2008, 19:25

way to go guys. this is one of the best treks you can undertake. i had gone till milam in 2005 and was really drenched. and from milam, the real trek begins. met some ITBP guys who had come after completing their patrol on the same border stretch and they were saying that milam is like heaven for them after this trek. if you want the contact details of the guides, then i can give that to you. my guide had mentioned to me about this trek, but this requires some real preparation. be sure that you are used to walkign long distances, over a period of many days. also,after martoli, the landscape will change to be more barren and ladakhish or tibetish.

VSK Sharma · Apr 12th, 2008, 16:46

Hi,
I also plan to do it this year about the same time. Lets see if we get to go at the same time.

alexvisentin · Apr 12th, 2008, 17:27

Seems a very nice trek, must put it in my to do list.A couple of questions,i went till milam glacier and then were not allowed to proceed further.Is it now permitted, and can you glimpse changbang from the route?

Almoraboy · Apr 12th, 2008, 22:02

well, you need to get extra permission from munsyari itself if you want to proceed further. they will give you some form with the permission and then you can go ahead. you would have to show this form to the itbp guys in milam.

ashutosh69 · Apr 13th, 2008, 00:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSK Sharma

Hi,
I also plan to do it this year about the same time. Lets see if we get to go at the same time.

That would be great!!! To have you on the trek....I am doing a google earth recee of the area. Shall post pics soon...

ashutosh69 · Apr 13th, 2008, 19:29

Here is the link to some recce pics on Google Earth

I have reconciled the site and placemarkers with US Army-1956 Contour Map to the extent possible....

Have tried to take a elevation view of both passes...both seem less formidable than the razor edge of Balipass ...but the route is challenging nevethless

check this out
http://picasaweb.google.com/ashutosh...ceMilam_Malari

VSK Sharma · Apr 14th, 2008, 22:26

Hi,
Thanks for the google earth pics.During Sep it should not pose much problems. Lets see what happens.

ashutosh69 · Apr 15th, 2008, 02:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by VSK Sharma

Hi,
Thanks for the google earth pics.During Sep it should not pose much problems. Lets see what happens.

Was just reading up the description of the entire route (the other way round from Malari to Milam) by Harish Kohli in his book "Across the frozen Himalayas" ...shall post some excerpts very soon...truly astounding descriptions of the route!!!

AvidTrekker · Apr 17th, 2008, 21:59

I have been wanting to do this trek for a long time now.

What puts me off is the ILP required from two district SDM's. One from the Pithoragrh side for Milam to Unta Dhura and one from Joshimath side for Unta Dhura to Malari.

Otherwise its a nice trek in absolute wilderness. Army pack mules laden with supplies cross the Unta Dhura in season... so its not technical at all. Its just very remote.

Happy trekking !!!

Mar 25th, 2008, 22:55	#16
Pradeep Nayak ilovehimalayas Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 94	Malari-Munsiyari High Altitude trek Hi. Am planning a good trek in Uttaranchal. How about the 'Malarie - Munsiyari High Altitude trek'? How much preparations do I need (actually we'll be 4 persons) for this trek? And our schedule is in June first week. So, needed to know if it is feasible during that time. Thanks Last edited by Dilliwala : Oct 20th, 2008 at 04:25. Reason: merged thread

Mar 28th, 2008, 23:52	#18
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 425	Hi, Has anyone done this trek from Kumaon to Garhwal recently ? Say in the last two years. __________________ http://himalayancamping.com/index.php

Apr 10th, 2008, 02:26	#19
ashutosh69 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 190	Malari to Milam - Trans Kumaon Trek - Sep2008 Guys..am planning a Trans Kumaon Trek from Milam to Malari via Untadhurra Pass and Khingar Pass. High points re in the region of 5600 mtrs. Probably a 12/14 day trek. Meant for very serious trekkers willing to take the endurance and altitude challenge. Would love to see any othe members interested so that this becomes a reality. In fact the route being planned is Milam Glacier- Dunga- Parital- Untadhurra Pass- Topidhunga- Khingar Pass- Lamthal- Malari. I took the cue from one of the KMVN publications. Looks like an interesting route...along the northern flanks of the Nanda Devi Sanctuary. Last edited by Dilliwala : Oct 20th, 2008 at 06:25. Reason: merged thread

Apr 11th, 2008, 19:12	#21
ashutosh69 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 190	Map of the area Did some research based on US Arm map that I have of he region http://picasaweb.google.com/ashutosh...50153657745378

Apr 11th, 2008, 19:25	#22
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 1,039	way to go guys. this is one of the best treks you can undertake. i had gone till milam in 2005 and was really drenched. and from milam, the real trek begins. met some ITBP guys who had come after completing their patrol on the same border stretch and they were saying that milam is like heaven for them after this trek. if you want the contact details of the guides, then i can give that to you. my guide had mentioned to me about this trek, but this requires some real preparation. be sure that you are used to walkign long distances, over a period of many days. also,after martoli, the landscape will change to be more barren and ladakhish or tibetish. __________________ Trek blog over here

Apr 10th, 2008, 14:49	#20
travel joy Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: India Posts: 240	Great idea..This is one ambition / dream I have in mind.This is one of the wildest , toughest and less frequented treks in the Himalayas as I know Also one trek where I heard that one can get to see the fossil remains of the ancient Tethis sea.Do post the timings you have in mind so that I can give it a thought.

Apr 12th, 2008, 16:46	#23
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 425	Hi, I also plan to do it this year about the same time. Lets see if we get to go at the same time.

Apr 12th, 2008, 17:27	#24
alexvisentin Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: london Posts: 47	Seems a very nice trek, must put it in my to do list.A couple of questions,i went till milam glacier and then were not allowed to proceed further.Is it now permitted, and can you glimpse changbang from the route?

Apr 12th, 2008, 22:02	#25
Almoraboy Trekker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London.....Himalayas in between Posts: 1,039	well, you need to get extra permission from munsyari itself if you want to proceed further. they will give you some form with the permission and then you can go ahead. you would have to show this form to the itbp guys in milam.

Apr 13th, 2008, 19:29	#27
ashutosh69 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 190	Google Earth Rec Here is the link to some recce pics on Google Earth I have reconciled the site and placemarkers with US Army-1956 Contour Map to the extent possible.... Have tried to take a elevation view of both passes...both seem less formidable than the razor edge of Balipass ...but the route is challenging nevethless check this out http://picasaweb.google.com/ashutosh...ceMilam_Malari

Apr 14th, 2008, 22:26	#28
VSK Sharma Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune,India Posts: 425	Hi, Thanks for the google earth pics.During Sep it should not pose much problems. Lets see what happens.

Apr 17th, 2008, 21:59	#30
AvidTrekker Veda Chanting & Mantra Yoga teacher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: body in Mumbai, head in Himalaya Posts: 2,819	Unta Dhura Pass I have been wanting to do this trek for a long time now. What puts me off is the ILP required from two district SDM's. One from the Pithoragrh side for Milam to Unta Dhura and one from Joshimath side for Unta Dhura to Malari. Otherwise its a nice trek in absolute wilderness. Army pack mules laden with supplies cross the Unta Dhura in season... so its not technical at all. Its just very remote. Happy trekking !!!

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